Solar Thermal Collectors
26Nov
15Nov
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors To A Metal Roof?
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors to a Metal Roof?SunMaxx makes it easy! No need for roof penetrations. We have clamps that mount directly on the seam of a metal roof, making installation quick and painless!
22Oct
What Is The Difference Between Flat Plates And Evacuated Tube Collectors?
What is the difference between Flat Plates and Evacuated Tube Collectors?While both types of collectors capture the suns energy and convert it to hot water each have there own advantages.Evacuated Tube Collectors are best used in northern climates where freezing can occur and can be...
05Sep
Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations?
Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations?Yes you can. Collectors can be attached to our ballast system, which uses the weight of standard patio blocks to hold the collectors in place. Wind load calculations must be done by an...
05Sep
How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters?
How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters?
26Apr
What is the best angle to position my collectors?
This answer depends on what you are trying to accomplish. For simple Domestic Hot Water systems you should try and position you collectors at the same angle as your latitude. For systems that are tied into the home heating system, as in a combisystem, you...
18Apr
What is more important, postioning the collectors for maximum aesthetic appeal or maximum solar gain?
Do you want to make this system perform to its highest ability or should it look nice and fit thearchitecture of the house?We have all seen those albatrosses on the roof that are cantilevered at a compound angle to geta few extra BTU's at the...
05Apr
Is it possible to melt snow off of my collectors?
Yes it is. Depending on your type of collector, you can program your controller to manually activate the circulator which will bring heat from your storage vessel and into the collectors, which will radiate that heat back out thus melting the snow. This method only...
04Apr
How do I decide between Flat plate and Evacuated tube?
This will be a debate well in to the future. For an more in-depth review please watch this Click here to watch this 1/2 hour webinar. Your decision should be based primarily on the following considerations:1- Temperature demand- What is you existing application? EVT's...
01Apr